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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

I read these three books pretty much one right after the other. I think it helps the story if you read them all at once but they could be stand alone reads too. The characters are great and there is already some crazy disaster right around the corner. Nick and Kelly are quite the couple and you get to see their relationship unfold. The other characters add a lot to the story too and you can feel a real history with all of these characters and their military experience. My favorite part is the whole road trip story in the third book. I like how they explore the sexuality of the characters and show that it's not cut and dry/there are plenty of variations and complications. These books are definitely a great binge read.

Monday, December 28, 2015

These are the best books that I’ve read in 2015 and they all got 5/5 gnomes that you can read if you click on the titles. Hopefully you’ll check some of them out and enjoy them too.My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday StoriesEdited by Stephanie Perkins

Why I Loved it: This is an superb holiday filled book and I know it really put me in the holiday spirit. The stories are great and there is quite a mix of stupendous authors who can build whole worlds and characters in a short amount of time.Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop

Why I Loved it: This series is fast becoming one of my favorites. Anne Bishop is just supernaturally good at world building and making you care so much about all of the characters. The book was pretty darn unputdownable.

Why I Loved it: It has such elaborate worlds and the characters just draw you right into the story. Each London location ends up feeling like a character too. It's just a magical read.Alien Separationby Gini Koch

Why I Loved it: A plethora of possibilities await and this series never fails to make me happy. This book took a surprising turn and shows that there is still plenty to explore in this seriesThe Big Fix by Linda Grimes

Why I Loved it: I adore this series, it’s always so fun and weird (in a good way.) It’s one of those books where you just have to smile while reading it. I went back and forth between 4 and a half and 5 gnomes but the ending really sold it for me. This series is full of great characters and humor.Chasing Impossibleby Katie McGarry

Why I Loved it: Katie McGarry is definitely an auto-buy author for me. This story like all her others is hard to pull yourself away from because you just have to know what happens next. This book had some great surprises.Talonby Julie Kagawa

Why I Loved it: The keyword for this book is intense. The tension, oh the tension while reading this story is so very palpable. The dual point of view really helps this tension and the story zoom right along.Dumplin’by Julie Murphy

Why I Loved it: So much awesomeness packed into a tiny book package. I just couldn’t put this book down. I read at every free opportunity and just fell in love with it all. The characters, the humor, the crazy situations, the drama, it all equals one heck of a good time.The Martian by Andy Weir

Why I Loved it: It’s such a great character study. Here’s part of the formal letter I wrote to the book - Dear THE MARTIAN, I think I love you. You my dear are one of the best books I've read this year and I can't believe I took so long to read you. You made me laugh a lot and are full of many truly quotable quotes.Carry Onby Rainbow Rowell

Why I Loved it: Rowell’s version of fantasy is awesome. The magic system is fun and the characters are both weird and wonderful. It’s an amalgamation of so many great chosen one/fantasy stories yet it brings something shiny and new to the table.

Why I Loved it: So many feelings, I adore the heart and humor within these pages. You might not expect to actually LOL at a memoir but with this one you totally will. Plus just look at the cover (I know it makes me smile) it really stands out/shows you just a little of what to expect while readingMagnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

Why I Loved it: This new take on Norse mythology is really cool and the book definitely goes in unexpected directions right from the start. Magnus is a unique character that I can’t wait to read more about.Alien in Chief by Gini Koch

Why I Loved it:Twelve books in now and I still adore the characters and care about what happens to all of them.

Friday, December 18, 2015

Had a lot of fun taking part in the TBTB Secret Santa this year. Shopping for a fellow bookish person was a ton of fun.Check out the awesome package I received from Sara over at Medusa'a Library. I love it all and especially can't wait until I have the time to color in the Harry Potter coloring book.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

This book is stinking adorable, especially if you’re a fan of flatulent fart humor aplenty. I bought this book because it was on sale the other day plus look at the cover, it just looks like a fun read.

This book is a fast read of course but also pretty darn funny. The silent but deadly power made me laugh a whole lot. The whole way farts are treated will make you giggle. The whole story reads like it would make for a great cartoon.

There powers and the boot camp that they go through is pretty entertaining. It all goes together in the end for an entertaining/stinky conclusion.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Anne Bishop is one of my favorite authors, I first discovered her books in high school and have loved them since then. She just has has such a way with characters and probably has the best world building I’ve read.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Love this series so much. You never know what's going to happen next. Twelve books in now and I still adore the characters and care about what happens to all of them.

Bought one of Koch's tuckerizations [wikipedia’s definition can be found here] awhile ago and was very happy to see my name in this book. :) Can't wait to see what this character does.

The hybrid kids continue to be really interesting too, especially Jamie. You have to wonder what they'll all be like grown up.

More then one plan abounds and it definitely doesn't bode well. I really like how this story also brings in pieces from some of the short stories too which are definitely great seeing how everything fits together.

From the title of the book you can guess what happens at least to one character, I didn't know how it would happen though and it's pretty sad/unexpected. The pace of this book can best be described as rollicking and mysterious.

So much chaos in this book, it really is like an intense action movie. There was even a pretty good fake out about who's funeral would be happening. Plus what's happening on the cover of the book pretty much happens in the story too.

If you haven't checked out this series then you should start it ASAP. If you love caring about characters, actually laughing out loud, and crazy stories then this series is for you. This one actually ended with a cliffhanger too, which I think is a first for the series. I of course am now eagerly awaiting the next book even more.